For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 309 students in Newburg R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Newburg R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
309 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newburg R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#496 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,129 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,951 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,129
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,951
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Newburg R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wolf Pride Dr
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Newburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Wolf Pride Dr
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Newburg, MO 65550
(573) 762-9653
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newburg R-II School District?
Newburg R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 309 students.
What is the rank of Newburg R-II School District?
Newburg R-II School District is ranked #492 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Newburg R-II School District?
93% of Newburg R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newburg R-II School District?
Newburg R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Newburg R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,951 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
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